Competition hosting: Invictus Games 2022 held in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, Germany, has been chosen as the host city for the Invictus Games 2022. The announcement was made by Sir Keith Mills, Chairman of the Invictus Games Foundation, during a visit to the German Embassy in London.
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, the Federal Minister of Defense, was present at the event, along with Thomas Geisel, Lord Mayor of Düsseldorf. Prince Harry, founder of the Invictus Games, invited both Kramp-Karrenbauer and Geisel to a private reception at Buckingham Palace.
The Invictus Games 2022 will feature up to 14 sports, including athletics, indoor rowing, weightlifting, road cycling, wheelchair volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, archery, and more. The competitions will take place at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, the outdoor facilities of the Arena-Sportpark, and the Rheinbad.
The German bid for the Invictus Games 2022, including D.LIVE and the sports city of Düsseldorf, was excellent, according to Thomas Geisel. Michael Brill, CEO of D.LIVE, is pleased that the Merkur SPIEL-ARENA will host the Invictus Games 2022. The Düsseldorf Arena with adjacent sports facilities offers ideal conditions for hosting the games.
For Kramp-Karrenbauer, the public perception of the achievements of wounded and injured soldiers is of particular importance. She sees the Invictus Games as more than just a sporting competition. The Games are a means of rehabilitation for soldiers, providing them with a unique and special atmosphere to showcase their resilience and determination.
The motto for the Invictus Games 2022 in Düsseldorf is 'A Home for Respect'. The Games aim to create a welcoming environment for soldiers from around the world. Thomas Geisel expresses pride in the city being awarded the host city for the Invictus Games 2022.
The application for Germany to host the Invictus Games 2022 was submitted jointly by a city representative together with the state capital Düsseldorf and D.LIVE; however, the specific name of the city representative and the exact date of the application are not stated in the available information. The award of hosting the Invictus Games was confirmed at the German Embassy with an exchange of documents.
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer visited the German Embassy in London on January 16 for the official announcement of the host city for the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games 2022 in Düsseldorf is set to be a remarkable event, showcasing the resilience and determination of wounded and injured soldiers from around the world.
